Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Daniel "Danny" Valdez

Daniel "Danny" Valdez

Jan 28, 2019

Valdez, Daniel, 34, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. Visitation with family will be 12-4 pm, Wednesday, January 30, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel followed by 7:30 pm Rosary at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Thursday, January 31, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery. Survivors include parents, Angel...

Ralph H. Allen, Jr.

Ralph H. Allen, Jr.

Jan 28, 2019

Ralph H. Allen, Jr. , 87, retired Chaplain of the Sedgwick County Jail, went to his heavenly home on January 28, 2019. It is with both sadness and joy that we remember his selfless life. Cherished husband, beloved father, friend to the desperate, lonely and downtrodden. He was a strong man with a soft heart. He is...

Janice Martin

Janice Martin

Jan 27, 2019

Janice Marie Martin, 73, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Clara Ellison; brother, Donald Ellsion; and sister, Joyce Wright. Survivors include her son, Steven Martin; daughter, Rhonda Salazar; grandchildren, Flavio, Juan, Denise, Jose, Jesus, and Rachel; 11 great-grandchildren. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Thursday, January 31, and Funeral Service, 1:30 pm, Friday,...

L. Maxine Lesline

L. Maxine Lesline

Jan 26, 2019

L. Maxine Lesline, 92, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.  Private family graveside services will be held.  Survivors include daughters, Mary Theodosia “Teddy” Aikins and A. Suzanne Workman; son, John C. Culver; 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Maxine was an avid learner, always curious, and always passionate in her beliefs.  To her delight, she helped pass on those qualities...

Ana Vara de Espinoza

Ana Vara de Espinoza

Jan 25, 2019

Ana Maria Vara de Espinoza, 49, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. A gathering with the family will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. She was preceded in death by father, Hector Vara. Survivors include her mother, Ana Maria Hernandez; sons, David Espinoza, Abraham Espinoza and Jacob Espinoza; daughters Ana Lopez and Alondra Espinoza;...

Ruth Baldwin

Ruth Baldwin

Jan 24, 2019

Ruth Marlyne Baldwin of Bartlesville, OK, walked into Jesus’ arms on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 1:00 a.m., from her residence at Larksfield Place in Wichita, KS. Ruth was born on July 30, 1923, to Carol and Ermal (Houlton) Sager in Florence, KS. She married her childhood friend’s brother, Eberle Baldwin, twice—by proxy in Emporia, KS, on...

Curtis Aikens

Curtis Aikens

Jan 24, 2019

Aikens, Curtis Lee, 54, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Thursday, January 31, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Survivors include mother, Barbara Duer; father, Ronald Paul Aikens; sons, Ryan Aikens and Shaun Aikens; and brother, Brian Aikens. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

George Wayman

George Wayman

Jan 23, 2019

Wayman, George W. , 81, former owner of Wayman’s Amoco and Auto Center, died January 23, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, February 2, at Broadway Mortuary. George was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Wayman; son, George “Dub” Wayman; parents, Clyde and Flora Bell Wayman; sisters, Delores Ferguson...

Manning Euthon

Manning Euthon

Jan 21, 2019

Manning L. Euthon, 92, retired Landman/Lessor, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Manning was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia and his sisters, Vesta Anderson and Gwen Grove. Survivors include his children, Lynda Blakeslee; Andy (Jeannie) Euthon and Dayna (Jim) Payne; grandchildren, Nate and Julie Blakeslee, Tyler Euthon, Emily Payne and Megan Payne and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorials to...

Marilyn Hatfield

Marilyn Hatfield

Jan 20, 2019

Hatfield, Marilyn Clare (Bednar) , 88, USD 259 English Teacher, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend, passed January 20, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  A gathering with family and friends will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 27, with a memorial service following at 3:00 pm, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. She was born in...

Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams

Jan 18, 2019

Jennifer Nicole Adams, long time resident of Wichita, KS passed away on January 18, 2019. Survived by her parents; Bill and Janice Dean, her children; Ky’aila and Ky’vaunte Adams, grandmother; Julia L. Carter, and her sister and brother-in-law; Schuwyler and Larissa Law, and nephews Vaiden and Valon Law, Uncle; Mark D. Carter, and many cousins and family members. She...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Jan 18, 2019

Robert "Bob" Nelson Harris, 76, retired from a beloved position at Starkey, Inc., passed away peacefully, Friday, January 18, 2019 with his wife by his side. Preceded in death by parents, George and Sophia Harris and 2 grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Cynthia; daughters, Stacey and Courtney and their families; step-children, David (Melissa) Schwartz, Rebecca (Jimmy)...

Marcia Tyson

Marcia Tyson

Jan 17, 2019

Tyson, Marcia Colleen, 75, retired Secretary for Central Christian Academy, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8- pm, Friday, January 25, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, January 26, at Central Christian Church Chapel. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Virgil...

Mark Blackthorn

Mark Blackthorn

Jan 15, 2019

Blackthorn, Mark Richard , 57, beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend died January 15, 2019. A gathering with family will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 26th, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Blackthorn, Sr. He is survived his...

Norman Halstead

Norman Halstead

Jan 15, 2019

Norman Laurence Halstead was born August 2, 1929 to parents Laurence and Esther Halstead in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout his life, he lived in Enterprise, Hutchinson, and Minneapolis, but his adult years were largely spent in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, his sister, Phyllis Halstead Flint, and his parents. Norman is survived by 2...

Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole

Jan 13, 2019

Cole, Kenneth A., 91, Owner of Kenny Cole Cars since 1947 and retired Machinist for Cessna Pawnee, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Charlie J. and Helen May Cole; and wife, Delores A. Cole. Survivors include son, Lynn Cole; daughter, Karen Lisa (John) Childs; grandchildren, James and Jason Cole and Brena Childs;...

Harlene Coley

Harlene Coley

Jan 12, 2019

Coley, Harlene Edra, 79, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Anna Watson; beloved husband, George Coley; and sister, Anita Farnsworth. Survivors include sons, James (Shirley) Coley and Norman Coley; daughters,...

Ivan Ekstrom

Ivan Ekstrom

Jan 12, 2019

Ivan D. Ekstrom, 84, retired Truck Driver for Consolidated Freightways and member of Teamsters Union Local 795, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Ivan was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Ekstrom; stepson, James Teague; parents, and two brothers. Survivors include his sons, William Ekstrom (Millie) and Ronald Ekstrom (Dee); stepson, Richard Giese (Monica); stepdaughter, Janet Miner (Ken);...

Della McIntire

Della McIntire

Jan 11, 2019

Della Rose McIntire was born June 26, 1927 to Arthur and Elsie (Guhn) Richter in Alta Vista, KS. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on August 14, 1927. She received the rite of confirmation at St. Paul's on June 21, 1942. Della graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1947 and then married Leslie A. McIntire on...

Glen Fallot

Glen Fallot

Jan 11, 2019

Glen Raymond Fallot, 67, Retired Welder and Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. Glen is survived by his sons, Glen Raymond Fallot, Jr., Charles Fallot, Glen William Fallot; daughter, Samantha Fallot; step-son, Roy Lee; brother, Carl Leonard; niece, Jolene Mckee; cousins, Margaret Alice Stufflebeam and Darryl Stufflebeam Owens; nephew, Christopher Leonard; niece, Shanda Renee (Leonard) Rogers;...